San Antonio, TX to Sherwood Shores, TX is 359.8 miles and takes about 6h 27m via Purple Heart Trail, I 35W, and I 35, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip begins in the Great Plains region of Texas and concludes in the same region, offering a straightforward journey primarily on major highways. With a recommended one-day drive time and a moderate fuel cost, this route is a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Consider this drive if you prefer a direct path with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.9 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Sherwood Shores, TX.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft·4 sec·Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·East Market Street
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Turn left
363 ft·13 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
216 ft·12 sec·East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 281 North, I 37 North
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Merge onto I 37; US 281
0.8 mi·55 sec·William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 142AToward I 35 North: AustinUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto I 35
8.2 mi·10 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi·8 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35: AustinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
12 mi·12 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
1.9 mi·2 min·Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
48 mi·52 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290
96 mi·1 hr 40 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi·7 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi·33 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
52 mi·54 min·I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort WorthUse the slight left lane.
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Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress
16 mi·16 min·I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 35W
18 mi·19 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 35E; US 77
0.4 mi·26 sec·I 35E; US 77
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Continue on I 35; US 77
29 mi·29 min·I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 498Toward US 82: Wichita Falls, ShermanUse the slight right lane.
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi·1 min·North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto US 82
13 mi·14 min·Summitt Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 82
1.8 mi·2 min·Highway 82
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·58 sec
Toward US 377: Union Street, Madill
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Turn left onto US 377
0.8 mi·1 min·Highway 377 North
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Continue on US 377
13 mi·14 min·US Highway 377
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Circle
0.8 mi·1 min·Hillcrest Circle
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Arrive at destination
Hillcrest Circle
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour 27-minute drive time, starting in San Antonio early in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Sherwood Shores with ample daylight. While the route has only one recommended stop, it's wise to factor in additional brief breaks for fuel or stretching, especially given the longest stretch of 188.3 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $54 estimated cost suggests consistent fueling will be necessary. The mixed drive profile means you might encounter different services along the Purple Heart Trail compared to the interstates.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.9 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 79 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.9 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherwood Shores, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving San Antonio, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 359.8 miles and 6h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 188.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 329.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.9 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 281 North, I 37 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 281 North, I 37 North
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1.9 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 142A
Toward I 35 North: Austin
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10.7 mi into trip|~14m in|North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35: Austin
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214.9 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
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329.7 mi into trip|~5h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 498
Toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.37 one way
$108.73 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg126 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$59.51
$119.02
premium
$4.54
$64.24
$128.48
diesel
$5.61
$79.44
$158.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107.9
1
$37.78
$17.27
Efficient EV
90
1
$31.48
$14.39
EV Truck/SUV
143.9
1
$50.37
$23.03
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
San Antonio, TX
Late night
in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNE 20 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:34PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 11:30AM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Sherwood Shores, TX
Late night
in Sherwood Shores on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Sunny
N 15 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:34PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 11:30AM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 27m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 186.1
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter longer stretches of open road, including an uninterrupted segment of 188.3 miles on the Purple Heart Trail. While much of the drive utilizes major interstates like I 35W and I 35, the inclusion of the Purple Heart Trail suggests a portion may feel more like a scenic parkway or a less developed highway. Expect a dynamic drive that shifts between high-speed travel and potentially more varied road conditions.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 188.3 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 359.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from San Antonio, TX to Sherwood Shores, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sherman along the way.
San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes. There's a lot to do in this city: fine art museums, historical missions and plenty of amusement parks in addition to great dining and lots of drinking. The culture and people are vibrant and interesting. San Antonio's downtown is one of the most lively in the nation.
Top landmarks
•Alamo Mission in San Antonio — historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
•San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — historic district in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
•Fort Sam Houston — military base in San Antonio, Texas
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 27m. Total distance: 359.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 188.3 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sherwood Shores, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sherwood Shores, TX before the return drive.
